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as in quietly
without motion
the cat sat absolutely still, watching as the mouse began to make its way across the floor
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as in however
in spite of that
their star player was injured in yesterday's game; still, it looks like he will be able to play today
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as in quiet
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the town's streets are usually still and peopleless in the early morning hours
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as in tranquil
free from storms or physical disturbance
the air was ominously still as dark clouds gathered in the distance
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as in quieted
mostly or entirely without sound
in his paintings Paul Gauguin depicts a still tropical paradise inhabited by mute and motionless natives
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
in the still of the forest he could relax and forget his worries
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as in silence
the near or complete absence of sound
a loud noise shattered the still of the night
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
it seemed as though nothing could still the fighting
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as in to calm
to free from distress or disturbance
reading a book helps me to relax and still my mind before going to bed
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Recent Examples of still
Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.06% — tech stocks like Palantir, Advanced Micro Devices and Micro Strategy had a rough day — but that’s still close to the flatline and not a precipitous drop.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
Through the subwoofer, the warm, rich strains of the cello vibrated in the still air of my living room.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Apr. 2020
Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Movies like Black Swan have had their essence live on via film stills and memes associating various goods with an aesthetic.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Brad Japhe, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
The Oregon Soar, an ultimate frisbee team, will play in the Western Ultimate League starting next year, but owners are stilling nailing down a practice field and stadium.
—Axios Portland, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
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Adverb
The National Center for Education Statistics has tracked a recent drop in U.S. children’s reading abilities, yet that mostly coincides with the pandemic, and scores are still as good as or better than when the center started measuring, in 1971.
—Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.06% — tech stocks like Palantir, Advanced Micro Devices and Micro Strategy had a rough day — but that’s still close to the flatline and not a precipitous drop.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The dial is rendered in grand feu enamel in a way that creates an optical illusion as the watch moves – the idea is to create the effect of a raindrop falling on the still surface of a pond, with ripples radiating out from the seconds sub-dial.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
Through the subwoofer, the warm, rich strains of the cello vibrated in the still air of my living room.
—Adrienne So, WIRED, 1 Apr. 2020
Noun
In stills from the live stream, The Equalizer star could be seen sitting on the pulpit in a gray T-shirt and black sweatpants, watching up as his wife spoke.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Movies like Black Swan have had their essence live on via film stills and memes associating various goods with an aesthetic.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
From the get-go, the ever-changing topography of New Zealand's South Island quickly stilled any fears of boredom or claustrophobia.
—Brad Japhe, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2024
The Oregon Soar, an ultimate frisbee team, will play in the Western Ultimate League starting next year, but owners are stilling nailing down a practice field and stadium.
—Axios Portland, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for still
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There was one consistent accessory between both Zendaya’s Golden Globes look and her screening ’fit, however, and that was her new engagement ring.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
7 Jan. 2025
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Experts agreed, however, that Amazon’s market impact is undeniable even for top-tier brands and is only expected to grow.—
James Manso,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
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After going quiet briefly as emergency responders grappled to contain the multiple fires that destroyed entire neighborhoods and killed at least 27 people, De Laurentiis broke her silence.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Try to snag a room on the third floor for ultimate peace and quiet.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Look to shades of green like sage, moss, and juniper for a tranquil connection with nature.—
Cyndy Aldred,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2025
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But instead of a tranquil stroll in the Pennines of West Yorkshire, Ivy had other ideas and began singing Hey Jude by The Beatles—although her version sounded a little different to the warm and soothing vocals of Paul McCartney.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Practice slowing down speech cadence and embracing silence as a tool for clarity and emphasis.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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As 11-year-old Mason, Daniels embraces the film’s aesthetic, too, one that holds silences and honors stillness.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Identity fraud attacks rose by 73% between 2021 and 2023, and nothing seems to stop them.—
Rob Heidenreich,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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But some also said the length and scope of the communications slowdown was unusual, resulting in confusion among staff as health agencies sought to stop or claw back communications, meetings and events to comply with the directive.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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It is known for its benefits, including improving physical health, calming the mind, reducing stress, and increasing joint flexibility and range of motion.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Imagine an organization that offers calming yoga classes but tolerates a toxic manager who creates a hostile environment.—
Dr. Marita Kinney, BCC, Msc.D,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In a sweet video shared on Instagram, the family could be seen hunkering down on a sectional couch, shushing each other and staring intently at their television screen as Kerry Washington and Andrew Garfield announced the nominees.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The players did a lap of honour, with Bellingham celebrating with his team’s supporters and shushing the Barca fans.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
21 Apr. 2024
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That nevertheless includes painting many portraits, along with her homes and surroundings, London landmarks seen from her top-floor apartment, and her bedroom.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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This top-five matchup was pushed back a day due to winter storms plaguing the southeast, but the hype is nevertheless inextinguishable.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Still.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/still. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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